MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC EQUINOXE TORQUE SCREW

Device Problem Failure To Adhere Or Bond (1031)

Patient Problem Fall (1848)

Event Date 03/16/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the devices to the experience reported could not be determined as the devices were not returned for evaluation.Additionally, the device specific information was not provided, precluding a review of the device history record.

Event Description

Index surgery: (b)(6) 2013.Revision of right shoulder components due to aseptic humeral loosening with cortical efraction and a history of falling off bicycle.This event report was received through clinical data collection activities.

• Brand Name: EQUINOXE TORQUE SCREW
• Type of Device: SCREW
• Manufacturer (Section D): EXACTECH, INC; 2320 nw 66th ct; gainesville FL 32653
• Manufacturer (Section G): EXACTECH, INC; 2320 nw 66th ct; gainesville FL 32653
• Manufacturer Contact: graham cuthbert ; 2320 nw 66th ct; gainesville, FL 32653 ; 3523771140
• MDR Report Key: 5672603
• MDR Text Key: 45704899
• Report Number: 1038671-2016-00356
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/23/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/23/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Weight: 70